Allows you to view pdf files with the google pdf viewer.

Google PDF Viewer - Firefox Add-on for Viewing PDF Files
Google PDF Viewer is a useful Firefox extension for conveniently viewing PDF documents. It leverages Google's PDF viewer for a seamless and speedy PDF viewing experience. Please note, this add-on is unrelated to the Google PDF Viewer app on the Google Play Store.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 18
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- *://*/*
- tabs
- contextMenus
- downloads
Size: 13.56K
Email: ke*****@gmx.de
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Works great for some users
- Easy to set up if already logged into a Gmail account
- Improves efficiency for opening PDFs in the browser
- Saves time compared to the default PDF viewer
Cons
- Does not work for many users
- Lacks guidance or description for usage
- Opens PDFs outside the browser instead of within it
- May have compatibility issues with mobile versions
- Not clearly differentiated from Google Docs Viewer
Most mentioned
- Does not work for many users
- Lacks instructions or setup guide
- Improves PDF viewing efficiency in Firefox
- Opens PDFs in the default viewer instead of Google PDF Viewer
User reviews
by 退出党团队远离中共邪教, 2025-02-11
by David W. Scott, 2024-09-19
by Arluxio, 2024-02-22
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Google PDF Viewer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Google PDF Viewer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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